Dr. Craig is the Chief Medical and Underwriting Director of San Antonio-based PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance. With over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Craig is passionate about pets and how to keep them healthy and happy for a lifetime.

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Cats are curious creatures. They are cunning and creative, but the same things that make us love them often gets them into trouble. Because accidents happen, here are a few of the most common cat injuries.
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Across the country, we have a major problem on our hands. The number of homeless and abandoned pets due to pet overpopulation is almost impossible to measure – according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates for cats alone range up to 70 million. SpaySA is doing its part to help fight the pet overpopulation problem right here in San Antonio.
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Lots of pet owners are under the impression that fleas and ticks are a “summer problem”. Actually, during the wintertime, these critters are looking for a warm place to live, and your pets fur is the perfect spot. Ticks will crawl or fall onto your pet, attach to the skin and eventually swell up with blood, which is when they can infect your pet.
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There may not be a sadder face in the world than the one your dog has as you walk out the door and head for the office. Well, this Friday, put your pup to work – June 25 is Pet Sitters International‘s 11th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day. According to a recent survey […]
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After the spring showers pass and the sun breaks through, you are going to be hard-pressed to keep your four-legged outdoor enthusiasts from scratching at the door. But, before you let them break free, there are a few outdoor hazards you need to make sure are out of tail-wagging distance. Plants Spring blooms may be […]
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It is the classic Holiday scene: a precious puppy with a big red bow wrapped around it’s neck; a curious kitten crawling out of a stocking that once hung on the mantle. Although these images pull at your heartstrings, it is what comes after all the wrapping paper and tinsel is cleaned up that is […]
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When you begin to think about getting a pet, the biggest concern for most prospective owners is the cost. Most people think primarily about the acquisition cost of purchasing a dog or cat, but we should also consider everything that comes after the purchase. When everyone is still looking to cut back, often times our […]
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Some dogs are born to hunt and you can tell by looking at them, like the Pointer and the English Setter. Others, like the Chow and the Dachshund, were bred as hunters but looking at them, you may not be able to picture them afield. Whether you are dove hunting in South Texas with your […]
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